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Google Doodle payed homage on Monday to what would have been the 78th birthday of pioneering disability campaigner Ed Roberts — who fought throughout his lifetime for people with disabilities to have the right to fully participate in society — with artwork featuring the activist giving a lecture from his wheelchair.

We hope your 2016 is off to a great start. The FIND Support staff is looking forward a productive, exciting year ahead! We hope to have a year of sharing and making connections right here on FIND. As always, if you have questions or comments,do not hesitate to contact us via private message…

You’re reading this because your life has been impacted by disability. This is the common thread that connects all FIND members. This year is a big year for the disability community as we celebrate the 25th year of ADA and the 40th year of IDEA.

On November 30, 1975, President Gerald Ford signed into law the Education for All Handicapped Children Act. The passage guaranteed access to a free appropriate public education (FAPE) in the…

The easiest way to add videos to your social network is to use the bulk media uploader which allows you to add up to 30 videos at a time. We support videos in the following formats: .mov, .mpg, .avi, .3gp and .wmv formats.

To upload videos, go to the Videos tab and click the “Add Videos” link. Then, just…

Everyone on FIND has a Comment Wall. Comment Walls are excellent for contacting FIND members who are not your friends. On FIND, you have to be friends with someone to private message them. If you wish to reach out to someone who hasn’t accepted your friend request, try leaving them a brief message on their profile. You’ll usually find the Comment Wall at the bottom of a person’s profile. …

Karen Thompson HELLO EVERYONE and THANK YOU for joining us for this FIND live chat. Today, we welcome guest expert Dr. Brenda Bassingthwaite. She will be answering questions about functional behavioral assessments and the Challenging Behavior Training Service at CDD. Please note that we are recording this chat so that it can be viewed later. THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: 1. Please DO NOT private message Dr. Bassingthwaite. Place…

Dr. Brenda Bassingthwaite of the Center for Disabilities and Development will be chatting with us on May 28th at noon right here on FIND as part of her "CHALLENGING BEHAVIOR TRAINING SERVICE"webinar. The live chat will take place at noon on May 28th, the day following her…

Home-Schooling Parents Protest Draft IEP Proposal by Sandy Hook Panel

The attached document is the Case for Inclusion 2014 Report issued by United Cerebral Palsy. The Case for Inclusion is an annual ranking of how well state Medicaid programs serve Americans with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD).

The University of Minnesota’s Research and Training Center on Community Living concisely identifies the four key aspects of a high functioning and effective Medicaid program.

"Welcome to a new year and your next issue of Each and Every Child! In today’s issue, meet Jason Volmer, the coordinator of special education in the Urbandale Community School District. You’ll understand what motivates Jason on a very deep level." - Jim Flamsburg…

Holiday holidays from the ASK and FIND staff. We hope you're all having a wonderful holiday season.

We had our staff holiday party last night and went around, each sharing some of our holiday traditions. We wanted to share some of those traditions with you and ask you to share yours with us. We know that as…

Are you in need of assistance this holiday season? Please refer to this list. Note: Please pay attention to dates and deadlines, since some are rapidly approaching!

Holiday & Winter Assistance 2014

*This list is not all-inclusive. Please call the agency before going in to apply for a program to get specifics. Please call 211 for more information about these or other programs. Updated 10.27.2014 …

Did you know that kids with disabilities are two to three times more likely to be bullied than their non-disabled peers?

October is National Bullying Prevention Month, so we are spreading awareness across the state via social media. On Facebook, Walk the Talk Iowa is asking users to post a photo of their shoes and add the…

Your profile picture represents who you are on FIND. This is a picture that makes "you" to life. You don't have to upload a photo of you - you can upload a picture of your child, your pet, your favorite stuffed animal, etc. Upload a profile picture that best represents who you are! Here's how:…